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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting a proper PS5 Pro upgrade — and every graphics mode benefits
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature three graphics modes—Performance, Fidelity, and Balanced—on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, targeting 60FPS, 30FPS, and 40FPS respectively, with upscaled 2160p resolution. The PS5 Pro version will leverage PSSR 2.0 for enhanced image quality and extended ray tracing support, including Global Illumination and Specular Reflections.
Amid Steam Machine performance scrutiny, Valve removes '4K at 60FPS' claim
Valve has quietly removed claims that the Steam Machine is capable of 4K gaming at 60 frames per second from its product page. The company updated the specification to "Up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1" from the previous "4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR." This change comes as the hardware's performance capabilities are under scrutiny following its launch.
How to survive the memory shortage crisis: a PC owner's guide
This guide offers PC owners strategies to navigate the current memory shortage crisis, which is driving up prices for RAM, graphics cards, and other components. It suggests focusing on software solutions like upscaling and frame generation, optimizing existing hardware through updates and BIOS settings, and considering second-hand parts or cheaper alternatives for upgrades. The article anticipates that significant relief in memory pricing is unlikely before 2028 or 2029 due to high AI demand.
"We have our own list of features that we wanted to add": Valve say the Steam Machine's update support will be similar to the Steam Deck's
Valve hardware designer Lawrence Yang stated that the Steam Machine will receive software support and feature updates comparable to the Steam Deck. Valve plans to continuously ship updates and improvements, incorporating user feedback and their own internal feature wishlist, similar to how the Steam Deck evolved post-launch with new features and performance enhancements.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Gets 'the Cleanest Image We Can Deliver' with PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro
DOOM: The Dark Ages will receive a free update on July 7, 2026, introducing support for PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR 2 upscaling technology. id Software states this will provide the cleanest possible image, enhancing visual clarity during fast-paced combat by using machine learning to reconstruct a sharper and more stable picture.
True to its word, AMD brings FSR 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000-series card owners with its latest Adrenalin drivers
AMD has released its latest Adrenalin drivers, version 26.2.2, which bring support for FSR 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards. This update offers improved AI-powered upscaling and frame generation quality compared to FSR 3, aiming to rival Nvidia's DLSS suite. FSR 4.1 will also be available for RX 6000-series cards next year and is being integrated into the Steam Machine.
New AMD Adrenalin Edition Driver
AMD has released version 2.6.2 of its Adrenalin Edition Windows reference driver for AMD Radeon graphics cards. This update introduces support for AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 on RX 7000 series GPUs.
AMD’s FSR Upscaling 4.1 Comes To Older GPUs, Steam Machine And Xbox ROG Ally Support On The Way
AMD has released FSR Upscaling 4.1, bringing its AI-powered upscaling technology to a wider range of RDNA 3 GPUs, including the popular 7800XT and XTX. The company plans to extend support to devices with RDNA 3.5 APUs, such as the Steam Machine and Xbox ROG Ally X, and even older RDNA 2 cards by 2027. This new version offers performance and quality improvements, approaching Nvidia's DLSS.
Valve confirms it's 'working with AMD on FSR 4 support for Steam Machine'
Valve has confirmed it is collaborating with AMD to bring FSR 4 upscaling technology to the Steam Machine. While an exact release date is not yet available, Valve expects the feature to significantly improve graphical quality. The implementation of FSR 4 on the Steam Machine's RDNA 3 GPU may present a performance balancing act for users.
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HDMI 2.2 has been updated to double bandwidth to 96Gbps, enabling uncompressed 4K resolution at 240Hz. There is speculation that this technology could be implemented on the Steam Deck, potentially with FSR4 support.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Promises Robust Console Graphics Modes, While PC Leans on Upscaling
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature robust graphics modes across consoles, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X targeting upscaled 2160p at 60 FPS in Performance Mode. The PC version relies heavily on upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR for achieving 60 FPS at 2160p on high-end hardware. The game launches on September 25th.
Rayman Legends Retold Runs at 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2, 4K Resolution When Docked
Ubisoft Montpellier's technical director Thibaut Assandri discussed Rayman Legends Retold's performance targets for the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for 60 FPS and 4K resolution when docked. The game will utilize Nvidia's DLSS technology for upscaling, allowing it to achieve visual fidelity comparable to the Xbox Series S. Assandri also detailed optimizations made to the Snow Drop engine to meet the 60 FPS goal across all platforms, including high-end PCs and PlayStation 5.
Forget the RX 9070 GRE, this Nvidia RTX 5070 discount makes it the card to buy right now
A discount on the Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card makes it a more compelling purchase than the newly released AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, despite the AMD card offering better raw value. The RTX 5070's advantage lies in its superior DLSS upscaling and frame generation technology, as well as better ray tracing performance, making it a stronger choice for future high-fidelity gaming.
Helldivers 2 players say new performance patch made the game look worse between "awful" DLSS implementation and a visual bug that'll make your eyes burn
Players of Helldivers 2 are reporting that a recent performance optimization patch has negatively impacted the game's visuals, with some describing the DLSS implementation as "awful" and noting a significant visual bug. The update, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios in collaboration with Nixxes Software, aimed to improve performance and add support for upscaling technologies like FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0, but has instead led to graphical glitches and a perceived decrease in visual quality for some users.
"Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody
Helldivers 2 has received a significant performance patch introducing support for upscaling technologies like FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0, alongside variable rate shading and dynamic resolution scaling. Developed with assistance from Nixxes Software, the update also improves VRAM management and PC performance tuning. While some players report mixed results and even lower frame rates, the fix for manual climbing issues is widely praised.
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The PC version of 007 First Light has launched without FSR 4 support due to its integrated FSR implementation. In related tech news, Nvidia has provided limited access to its Vera CPU for Linux benchmarks.
007 First Light's PC performance isn't quite martini-smooth, but it's a damn sight better than that stuttering reveal footage
007 First Light's PC performance is significantly improved from its reveal, offering a smoother experience despite some remaining dips during intense action sequences. The game supports DLSS upscaling, with Quality mode providing good gains and sharper visuals than AMD FSR, though higher multipliers for DLSS frame generation can lead to lag and artifacts.
007 First Light joins an ever-expanding list of 2026 games without up-to-date AMD FSR or Intel XeSS support
The game 007 First Light, along with other 2026 releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Pragmata, lacks full support for AMD's FSR 4 and Intel's XeSS upscaling technologies, primarily offering Nvidia's DLSS suite. Developers IO Interactive and Playground Games have opted to implement older versions of FSR or omit XeSS entirely, leaving PC gamers with Nvidia GeForce RTX cards as the primary beneficiaries of advanced graphics features. This decision is attributed to developers rather than any restrictions imposed by Nvidia.
Helldivers 2’s Next Update Is “Just The Opening Salvo”
Arrowhead Studios is releasing a significant update for Helldivers 2 on May 27 focused on performance optimization, stability, and reduced latency. The update will introduce new upscaling technologies like FSR, DLSS, and XeSS across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, alongside dynamic resolution scaling and variable refresh rate support. This is described as the "opening salvo" of ongoing efforts to improve the game's technical performance.
HELLDIVERS 2 is getting multiple upscaling modes, VRR, VRS and other tech improvements
Arrowhead Game Studios, in collaboration with Nixxes, is releasing a technical update for HELLDIVERS 2 on May 27th, focusing on stability, latency reduction, and advanced upscaling technologies. The update will bring support for FSR, DLSS, XeSS, Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD Anti-Lag 2 to PC players. A further tech-focused update is planned for summer.
